What is a wetland and what’s so special about it anyway?

Did you know Enterprise South Nature Park shelters a 40-acre, forever-protected wetland?

Join Save ESNP for a guided walk around the Volkswagen/ESNP wetland with Jared Odell, ecologist, Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS), and CEO/founder of Tierra Environmental Consulting.

We’ll talk about the history of the area, what defines a wetland, and what makes it a unique habitat. Jared will introduce us to some wetland botany, hydrology, and soil sampling, and we might identify a few birds and other special critters along the way if we’re lucky enough to have them in attendance.

When?

Saturday August 29th, 8am

Where?

Meet at the Summit Knobs Equestrian Trail parking lot. Google Maps.

Who for?

This program is free and open to the public, all-ages welcome. This is not a strenuous hike, we will be walking and stopping to talk and look at things along the way, totaling approximately 1-2 miles. The path is not stroller or wheelchair friendly.

Know before you go

We will be getting up close and personal with nature, so we recommend:

• rainboots or other shoes you don’t mind getting a little mucky

• long pants

• bug spray

• sunscreen

• water!! always water!